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Can muscle oxygen levels reveal Parkinson's exercise limits?
NCT ID NCT05816889
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates how Parkinson's disease affects exercise capacity and muscle oxygenation. Researchers will compare Parkinson's patients with healthy adults on tests of walking, arm movement, and muscle oxygen use. The goal is to better understand the physical limitations caused by the disease, which could inform future care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could deepen understanding of how Parkinson's affects exercise and muscle function, potentially guiding future rehabilitation strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it won't test a treatment. Results may not apply to all Parkinson's patients, and the findings are exploratory.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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56 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
At least 26 patients with Parkinson's diseasewill be included in patients group and 26 healthy individuals will be included in control group.
- Ages
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45 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria Inclusion Criteria for Patients: 1. Between the ages of 45-80 2. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 3. Volunteer to participate in the study Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Controls: 1. Healthy adults aged 45-80 years 2. Volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria for Patients: 1. Having a neurological disease other than Parkinson's disease 2. Having a diagnosed lung disease that may affect respiratory functions 3. Having had Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) 4. Have a smoking history of at least 10 pack×years or more. 5. Those with absolute and relative contraindications to exercise tests according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 6. Those with a Mini Mental State Rating Scale score less than 18 7. Having orthopedic, neurological or psychological problems that would limit evaluations Exclusion Criteria for Healthy Controls: 1. Those with a Mini Mental State Rating Scale score less than 18 2. Have a smoking history of at least 10 pack years or more.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit
Ankara, Çankaya, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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